Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil

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1. Sat, 8 August 2026

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   • The Guardian World08:00first to report
     Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil

     London mayor points to ‘terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projects Sadiq Khan: This burning summer is the proof: the voices of climate denial aren’t just delusional, they’re deadly Sadiq Khan has called on the government to commit to revamped climate action and to reduce the UK’s reliance on oil and gas, as the UK endures a summer of drought, wildfires and heatwaves. Writing in the Guardian , the mayor of London said that Andy Burnham’s...

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     • aol.co.uk8 Aug, 08:00their copy
2. Mon, 10 August 2026

   2 reports
   • manchestereveningnews.co.uk05:11
     Andy Burnham under pressure over North Sea oil as drilling decision looms

     The Labour Party is split on the issue of whether plans for new oil and gas drilling should go ahead

   • bbc.co.uk05:19
     PM faces pressure as Jackdaw licence consultation closes

     A consultation on Jackdaw, a gas field 150 miles east of Aberdeen, will close on Monday.

3. Tue, 11 August 2026

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   • The Guardian World05:46
     Tuesday briefing: To drill or not to drill – Burnham’s first big climate test

     In today’s newsletter: As we enter our fifth summer heatwave, Andy Burnham’s government is looking at what the UK should do with its remaining North Sea oil and gas Good morning. What a difference a new job can make. “To have a shot at staying within 1.5C global warming, we can’t have any new oil or gasfields … It’s irresponsible and shortsighted to be funding new #fossilfuels when we need to be getting to #NetZero.” This was the 2022 message from Miatta Fahnbulleh, now the secretary of state...

4. Wed, 12 August 2026

   5 reports
   • The Guardian World15:13
     Burnham to consider ban on disposable barbecues as wildfires rage in UK

     PM to look at imposing restriction on devices in public spaces, though campaigners fear it does not go far enough The government will look at banning disposable barbecues as wildfires continue to rage across the UK, Andy Burnham has said. Disposable barbecues have been the cause of a number of serious fires over the last few years, but campaigners were critical of the prime minister’s failure to link those fires more broadly to the climate crisis. Continue reading...

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:29
     UK considers disposable barbecue ban over wildfire risk

     Government is weighing ban as extreme heat, drought fuel rise in wildfires, says British premier

   • standard.co.uk18:46
     PM urges shops to withdraw disposable barbecues from sale over wildfire risk

     The Prime Minister chaired a meeting of the Government’s emergency Cobra committee in response to the heat, wildfires and drought.

   • morningstaronline.co.uk19:15
     PM urged to consider impact of fossil fuels as he chair Cobra meeting on heatwave

     CONSIDER the impact of oil and gas on the recent extreme weather hitting Britain, campaigners have urged the Prime Minister as he chaired an emergency Cobra meeting today.Uplift deputy director Robert Palmer told Andy Burnham he will have to block North Sea oil projects if he is to “properly face up to the threat of climate change.”This afternoon, Mr Burnham met with officials, ministers and agencies as the country heads into its fifth heatwave this summer.

   • The Guardian World23:01
     Nurses fainting in ‘inhumane’ conditions due to extreme heat, union warns

     RCN calls for more air conditioners as Burnham faces pressure to recognise urgency of adaptation to climate crisis Nurses are collapsing during shifts amid “inhumane and impossible” conditions caused by extreme heat, their union has warned, as Andy Burnham promised to grapple with “the bigger questions” of climate adaptation. Amid growing pressure from Labour backbenches to fully acknowledge the urgency of adaptation measures as the climate crisis bites, Burnham said he was for now focusing on...

5. Thu, 13 August 2026

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   • iRozhlas (Czechia)17:34
     ‚Klimatický vandalismus.‘ Vědci varují britskou vládu před ropným lobbingem v Severním moři

     Labouristická vláda ve Velké Británii čelí zásadnímu rozhodnutí ohledně schválení nové těžby ropy a plynu v Severním moři. Podle deníku The Times se v otevřeném dopise ohradilo proti těžbě přes 50 vědců a klimatologů, kteří varují vládu před sílícím tlakem těžebních společností a zdůrazňují důležitost ochrany klimatu. „Fyzika atmosféry se nezajímá o to, co vyhovuje průmyslu nebo co je vnímáno jako politicky přijatelné,“ dodává jeden z vědců.

6. Fri, 14 August 2026

   7 reports
   • The Guardian World05:00
     Hot topic: why is Burnham so reluctant to talk about the climate crisis?

     Extreme heat is harming the wellbeing of the ordinary people the PM champions, yet he has ignored the subject From the first day Andy Burnham came into office, climate scientists, campaigners and some of the ordinary people surviving through this summer of extreme heat began to wonder when he would start to talk about the climate crisis. Up until this week, many held back from criticism. After all, he had only been in power for a couple weeks; it felt far too early to start to judge and call...

   • The Guardian World14:50
     Burnham temporarily bans disposable barbecue sales in ‘tinderbox’ Britain

     PM urges people not to risk lives and homes by starting fires as military brought in to help deal with wildfires UK politics live – latest updates Downing Street has issued a temporary GB-wide ban on the sale of disposable barbecue and brought in the military to help deal with wildfires as Andy Burnham urged people not to risk lives in “tinderbox” Britain this weekend. The prime minister spoke from Stourbridge in the West Midlands, where at least 19 people have been taken to hospital during...

   • Le Monde English15:35
     PM Burnham says 'tinderbox' Britain must 'face up to the changing climate'

     His comments came during a visit to an area devastated by wildfires.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)18:50
     UK bans sale of disposable barbeques over wildfire risk

     Country is like 'tinderbox' as fire crews in West Midlands continue to battle multiple blazes, says Prime Minister Andy Burnham

   • The Guardian World18:51edited after publishing ×2
     Burnham criticised for EV and North Sea approach amid climate crisis

     previouslyBurnham criticised for EV and North Sea drilling approach as wildfires heighten climate fears

     Cut in electric vehicle sales targets could add millions of tonnes of CO 2 to emissions in UK, say green campaigners Andy Burnham has been criticised for moving to cut electric vehicle (EV) sales targets and accept North Sea drilling at a time of devastating wildfires caused by the climate emergency. The prime minister for the first time acknowledged on Friday that the climate crisis was behind hundreds of wildfires that have ripped across the parts of the UK. Continue reading...

   • Bloomberg Politics21:30
     Burnham Signals Concern for UK Farmers With Drought Support

     The UK government announced new support for farmers, including flexibility in environmental subsidy schemes and support for building reservoirs, as the country grapples with widespread drought and falling crop yields.

   • The Guardian World21:30
     Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure

     PM steps up climate response with measures including better water access and support for building farm reservoirs Farmers must not carry the risks of the climate crisis alone, Andy Burnham has said, as he announced £65m of funding to help them manage the devastating drought. The prime minister is stepping up his response to the immediate climate crisis after facing a backlash from his own MPs and Labour’s grassroots for not addressing the climate crisis despite wildfires tearing through Britain...

7. Mon, 17 August 2026

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   • Anadolu Agency (AA)18:44
     Londoners urged to remain vigilant as wildfire threat 'remains high'

     Mayor Sadiq Khan urges Londoners to 'act responsibly' and report suspected arson to police, warning that 'a few cooler days won't undo weeks of dry conditions'

8. Tue, 18 August 2026

   2 reports
   • The Guardian World13:34edited after publishing
     UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told

     Government assessment warns of supply shock that could leave homes and businesses without gas within a decade Ministers are waking up to Britain’s gas supply risks. It’s time for decisions Great Britain risks running out of gas in the 2030s despite its growing clean energy sources, unless ministers take “unprecedented” action to guard against a future supply shock, according to an official assessment. The government is considering plans to provide direct financial support to safeguard the...

   • theguardian.com17:30
     Ministers are waking up to Britain’s gas supply risks. It’s time for decisions

     Despite declining consumption, the country will still need lots of gas in coming years but solutions aren’t forthcoming UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told

9. Wed, 19 August 2026

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   • The Guardian World09:28
     Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved

     Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at election UK politics live – latest updates Labour could lose dozens of seats to the Green party if the government allows new drilling in the North Sea, according to internal research shared with the Guardian. Green party analysis suggests up to 50 Labour MPs, including Andy Burnham’s key ally Louise Haigh, could lose their seats at the next election if the government fails to make...

10. Thu, 20 August 2026

    3 reports
    • Politico Europe02:00
      Labour’s Farage donor crackdown hits a Downing Street roadblock

      A domestic donations cap will not be in the elections bill when it returns next month.

    • intelligencer.ca13:23
      JOHNSTON: Pipeline will exacerbate climate crisis
    • thewhig.com13:23
      JOHNSTON: Pipeline will exacerbate climate crisis
11. Fri, 21 August 2026

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    • The Guardian World14:19
      ‘We’re not remotely prepared’: Labour MPs fear party has gone soft on climate crisis

      Polls suggest growing scepticism around net zero, with politicians uncertain how to proceed UK politics live – latest updates Britain has experienced a summer of record-breaking wildfires, deadly heat and drought, with almost 2,900 heat-associated deaths recorded in England during May and June alone. Homes have been destroyed by fires in the West Midlands , and deadly wildfires have swept across Europe. Despite the ever more visible impacts of the climate crisis, there is widespread concern...

12. Sun, 23 August 2026

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    • peakoil.com14:30
      Drill, Burnham, drill? The oil basin that is a totem for Trump – and a headache for Britain’s new PM

      Peak Oil News and Message Boards is a community and collaboration portal about energy-related topics.

13. Tue, 25 August 2026

    2 reports
    • bgr.com16:17
      Suffering From Success: UK Wind Farms Making Too Much Energy, Costing £1 Billion

      Wind has become the U.K.'s top energy source, accounting for 32% of total output in 2025, but it's producing more energy than can be stored or transported.

    • The Guardian World16:55
      UK to warn citizens to stock up on food amid threat from climate crisis and hostile states

      Government resilience campaign aims to ensure people can cope in a national disaster, in order to free resources for most vulnerable UK citizens will be told to stock up on tinned food and take steps to ensure they are prepared for national emergencies as part of a new government campaign to improve the nation’s resilience. The new campaign from the Cabinet Office will set out ways people can prepare for extreme weather events and potential attacks from hostile states, including stocking up on...

14. Wed, 26 August 2026

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    • dailymail.com22:00
      This obsession with green energy is making Britain UNINVESTABLE

      Every day, I look at the extraordinary saga of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea and shake my head.

15. Sun, 30 August 2026

    2 reports
    • lynnnews.co.uk11:26
      North Sea decisions should come ‘as soon as possible’, say leadership contenders

      MSPs Joe Fagan and Michael Marra are running to succeed Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour’s leader.

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      • newburytoday.co.uk30 Aug, 11:26their copy
      • stratford-herald.com30 Aug, 11:26their copy
    • mirror.co.uk16:18
      Energy Secretary says 'no one should doubt our resolve' on climate change action

      EXCLUSIVE: Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh said Britain’s communities 'will not forgive us if we do not act to protect them' after the UK was ravaged by heatwaves and wildfires this summer

16. Mon, 31 August 2026

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    • The Guardian World11:48
      Cross-party talks needed to tackle climate crisis, say Lib Dems

      Andy Burnham urged to seek consensus over response to extreme heat and forthcoming ‘super El Niño’ Andy Burnham should call a cross-party meeting to discuss the UK’s response to worsening extreme weather, including the forthcoming ‘super El Niño’ , the Liberal Democrats have said. The prime minister chaired a Cobra emergency meeting on the drought earlier this month but there has been little from the government on the wider threats posed by five successive heatwaves since May and expected...

17. Tue, 1 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Politico Europe14:39
      Team up with EU on energy to combat China, Andy Burnham told

      An influential think tank calls on the U.K. prime minister to coordinate aspects of industrial and energy policy with Brussels.

    • Politico Europe15:06
      Andy Burnham will attend COP31

      In his first House of Commons address Britain's new prime minister told MPs he will “meet the climate challenge.”

18. Wed, 2 September 2026

    2 reports
    • The Guardian World07:00
      Britain is OK with public ownership, but only by foreign powers. Why?

      Arthur Downing, author of Power and the People: A History of British Energy, says all-encompassing rapid transition will need a mutualised system Have you ever wondered why it is that most houses in the UK are reliant on gas boilers? Not what’s stopping more people from replacing them with heat pumps, but instead why and how the gas boiler became so ubiquitous in the first place? Arthur Downing, the author of the new book Power and the People: A History of British Energy, can tell you exactly...

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:37
      Just Stop Oil returns to streets with protest outside UK Parliament

      Several arrested as protesters block road on Parliament Square, demanding UK government stop approving further oil and gas developments

19. Fri, 4 September 2026

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    • The Guardian World07:55
      Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say

      Energy secretary could recommend new North Sea drilling next week, as ministers also consider approval for Rosebank oilfield UK politics live – latest updates Business live – latest updates Ministers are poised to approve a controversial new gasfield in the North Sea this month, according to government sources, and are considering approving a major oilfield later this year. Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, will give her recommendation to approve the Jackdaw field off the coast of...

20. Sat, 5 September 2026

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    • nottinghampost.com07:08
      Andy Burnham government considers log and wood burner law change

      The Government has said it will consult on measures to reduce the environmental impact of the public burning wood

    • droitwichstandard.co.uk18:00
      ECO ACTION – More needs to be done to safeguard England’s water supplies

      Column written by Bromsgrove Eco Action.

21. Sun, 6 September 2026

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    • express.co.uk08:36
      'Ed Miliband risks leaving UK with no food - Angela Rayner could starve us out'

      Britain faces a future of food shortages and soaring prices. Labour's response is madness.

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      • aol.co.uk6 Sept, 08:36their copy